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Oat vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Oat and Sweet potato

  • Oat is higher in Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Fiber, and Folate, yet Sweet potato is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Oat covers your daily Manganese needs 203% more than Sweet potato.
  • Oat contains 13 times more Zinc than Sweet potato. While Oat contains 3.97mg of Zinc, Sweet potato contains only 0.3mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Oats and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +673.8%
Contains more Magnesium +608%
Contains more Phosphorus +1012.8%
Contains more Potassium +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +1223.3%
Contains more Copper +314.6%
Contains more Manganese +1805.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 177% 127% 225% 38% 1% 109% 209% 642% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 18% 21% 30% 8% 9% 51% 34% 4%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +673.8%
Contains more Magnesium +608%
Contains more Phosphorus +1012.8%
Contains more Potassium +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +1223.3%
Contains more Copper +314.6%
Contains more Manganese +1805.4%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Oat
5
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +878.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.6%
Contains more Folate +409.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 191% 33% 19% 81% 28% 43% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 852% 6% 0% 8% 20% 15% 11% 48% 49% 9% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +878.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.6%
Contains more Folate +409.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +975.8%
Contains more Fats +13700%
Contains more Carbs +229.4%
Contains more Other +75.5%
Contains more Water +840.1%
17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 g
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Protein +975.8%
Contains more Fats +13700%
Contains more Carbs +229.4%
Contains more Other +75.5%
Contains more Water +840.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +217700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18007.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.217 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.535 g
55% 3% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.014 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +217700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18007.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oat Sweet potato
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oat Sweet potato Opinion
Net carbs 55.67g 17.12g Oat
Protein 16.89g 1.57g Oat
Fats 6.9g 0.05g Oat
Carbs 66.27g 20.12g Oat
Calories 389kcal 86kcal Oat
Starch 12.65g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.7g Sweet potato
Sugar 4.18g Oat
Fiber 10.6g 3g Oat
Calcium 54mg 30mg Oat
Iron 4.72mg 0.61mg Oat
Magnesium 177mg 25mg Oat
Phosphorus 523mg 47mg Oat
Potassium 429mg 337mg Oat
Sodium 2mg 55mg Oat
Zinc 3.97mg 0.3mg Oat
Copper 0.626mg 0.151mg Oat
Manganese 4.916mg 0.258mg Oat
Selenium 0.6µg Sweet potato
Vitamin A 0IU 14187IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 709µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.26mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 0mg 2.4mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.078mg Oat
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.061mg Oat
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 0.557mg Oat
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 0.8mg Oat
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.209mg Sweet potato
Folate 56µg 11µg Oat
Vitamin K 1.8µg Sweet potato
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.031mg Oat
Threonine 0.575mg 0.083mg Oat
Isoleucine 0.694mg 0.055mg Oat
Leucine 1.284mg 0.092mg Oat
Lysine 0.701mg 0.066mg Oat
Methionine 0.312mg 0.029mg Oat
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 0.089mg Oat
Valine 0.937mg 0.086mg Oat
Histidine 0.405mg 0.031mg Oat
Saturated Fat 1.217g 0.018g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 2.178g 0.001g Oat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 0.014g Oat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Oat Sweet potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Oat
85%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oat
20%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.199g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oat
Oat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat
Oat contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oat
Oat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oat
Oat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Oat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/nutrients
  2. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168482/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.